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Electric Auto Association

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. He was also the owner of the California Poppy Porsche 914. Eventually moving to Alameda, California, the manufacturer was later renamed REVO Powertrains.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. In 235 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 24.1 The tires provided good grip when pushed hard on sunny and dry Southern California roads. Ready to rack up the miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined.

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Solar Energy - A Way To Cut Down On High Energy Costs

DIY Electric Car

Solar energy , the renewable energy source which has been in news for the last several years has made quiet inroads into many homes, factories, businesses, into our cars and appliances and much more. But, yet it is a rather misunderstood energy. It was expensive to commercially exploit solar energy few decades ago.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. News: A Look at the Near-Future of Electric Pickups.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3 The Maverick Hybrid or EcoBoost were not designed to be a heavy-duty work trucks, but are more for the weekend warrior doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. A small travel trailer was easily hauled behind the Maverick Hybrid.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. Hybrid Center at the University of California-Davis : under Prof. We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready.

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